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John F. Kennedy University2012-2013General CatalogCatalog ChangesTHIS CATALOG is neither a contract nor an offer to contract between the University andany person or party; thus, the University reserves the right to make additions, deletions, andmodifications to curricula, course descriptions, degree requirements, academic policies,schedules and academic calendars, financial aid policies, and tuition and fees without notice. allchanges take precedence over catalog statements.While reasonable effort will be made to publicize changes, students are encouraged to seekcurrent information from appropriate offices because it is the responsibility of the student toknow and observe all applicable regulations and procedures. No regulation will be waived orexception granted because students plead ignorance of, or contend that they were not informedof, the regulations or procedures. Questions on regulations and their interpretation should beaddressed to the office or college in which the student’s major department is located.The University reserves the right to effect changes without notice or obligation including theright to discontinue a course or group of courses or a degree program. although the Universityattempts to accommodate the course requests of students, course offerings may be limitedby financial, space, and staffing considerations or may otherwise be unavailable. students arestrongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with their advisor at least once each quarter,preferably before registering for the succeeding term.Financial SupportThe University draws its financial support from tuition, fees, endowments, gifts, and grants; it isentirely independent of any government body, religious order, or fraternal organization.Non-DiscriminationJohn F. Kennedy University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, height, weight,national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.in a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational andemployment opportunities, the University actively encourages applications from members of allgroups that are underrepresented in higher education.Green PracticesIn keeping with the mission of the University, JFK University is proud to be recognized as a greenbusiness. Green businesses are certified for their green practices—conserving water, energy, andother materials and recycling and preventing pollution. More information is available aboutCalifornia green businesses by visiting http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov.CreditsProject Manager: Michael raineDocument Manager: Susan McLaughlinEdited b: Cathrine SantiniProject Coordinators in the Colleges: Linda Waters, Charlene Tuckerson, Sherrill HallThis catalog is typeset in Warnock Pro Regular, printed with soy ink and vegetable oil,on 70# Exact Opaque, 50 percent recycled, 30 percent post-consumer waste paper.and on 100# Endeavor Cover, 50 percent recycled, 25 percent post-consumer waste paper.© 2012 John F. Kennedy UniversityJohn F. Kennedy University100 Ellinwood WayPleasant Hill, CA 94523-4817(800) 696-JFKU (5358)(925) 969-3300John F. Kennedy University is an affiliate of the National University System.www.jfku.edu